Technology Headlines

It is a very exciting time to be a maker at Elon. Our makerspace, called the Maker Hub, is under construction and is set to open this fall. However, the maker movement on campus has already begun. Last spring, Elon makers held several events to build awareness and excitement about making at Elon. Below is a quick summary of the #MakeElon events … Continue Reading →

As previously reported, Microsoft announced that Windows 10, the latest version of the company’s operating system, will be released a week from today on July 29. The latest operating system boasts a smoother user experience, combining the best features of Windows 7 and Windows 8. Microsoft announced that existing users with Windows 7 and Windows 8 would receive a free … Continue Reading →

Elon is using WordPress, the popular blogging platform, in many interesting ways. We’re using it to promote university initiatives, to share reflections on study abroad experiences, as a repository of academic videos, to organize conferences and as a basic course communication tool. Here’s a quick snapshot of Elon’s WordPress blogs from June 1, 2014 – May 31, 2015, including which blogs are … Continue Reading →

With the arrival of summer, Campus Technology Support (CTS) is once again making great strides in our annual summer replacement program for computers that have completed their four year life cycle. This year is a record year for the program, with more than one-quarter of campus computers being replaced to newer models. The replacement program targets Elon University faculty, staff, … Continue Reading →

Editors note: Elon is opening a makerspace, called the Maker Hub, this fall. In preparation, student staff member Connor TeVault is spending the summer testing and configuring equipment that will go into the space. He’s keeping track of quirks and lessons learned in this series of blog posts. It’s been an exiting week to be making at Elon! Check out our … Continue Reading →